PSL 2025 Match 8: KK vs QG Preview, Pitch & Weather Report, Predicted XI, Dream11 Team, & Live Streaming Details

Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators – Match 8 PSL 2025

Date: April 18, 2025 | Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Time: 8:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM GMT | 8:00 PM LOCAL

PSL 2025 Match 8 Preview

The PSL caravan rolls into Karachi as the Karachi Kings take on the Quetta Gladiators in what promises to be a nail-biting contest under the lights.

Quetta Gladiators, currently third on the points table, began the season on a high but suffered a crushing defeat against Lahore Qalandars in their last outing — losing by a whopping 89 runs. Skipper Saud Shakeel and his men will be eager to make a strong comeback and put up a complete team performance this time.

Karachi Kings, on the other hand, sit fourth on the table. They began their campaign with a memorable win against Multan Sultans, chasing down 234 thanks to a blazing 43-ball century by James Vince. However, they couldn’t carry that form into their second match and are now eyeing redemption on home turf. With players like David Warner, Hasan Ali, and AF Milne in the mix, the Kings will be hard to beat at the National Stadium.

Expect a high-scoring battle, especially with Karachi’s batting-friendly surface and clear conditions favoring the big hitters.

Pitch & Conditions Report – National Stadium, Karachi

Karachi is known for producing flat decks that offer little for bowlers and plenty for batters. A run-fest is always on the cards, especially during night games.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 190+
• Chasing Advantage: High — teams prefer to bowl first
• Dew Factor: Significant, could aid chasing sides

Weather Forecast:

• Condition: Clear
• Temperature: 26.4°C
• Humidity: 86%
• Rain Threat: None

Probable Playing XIs

Karachi Kings:

Tim Seifert (wk), David Warner (C), JM Vince, Shan Masood, Irfan Khan, Khushdil Shah, Arafat Minhas, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, AF Milne, Hasan Ali

Quetta Gladiators:

Finn Allen, Kusal Mendis (wk), RR Rossouw, Saud Shakeel (C), Faheem Ashraf, AJ Hosein, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

PSL 2025 Match 8 Dream11 Tips

Wicketkeepers:

• Kusal Mendis
• Tim Seifert

Batters:

• James Vince (C)
• David Warner
• Finn Allen
• RR Rossouw

All-rounders:

• Faheem Ashraf
• Arafat Minhas

Bowlers:

• Hasan Ali
• Mohammad Amir
• AJ Hosein (VC)

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